orange streak said:
Nobody shared thier insight on the difference between regen vs freewheeling, & how it affects range?
Justin from Grin did tests and published the results showing that on his typically hilly Vancouver route, regen gives a net increase in range. On flatter terrain with relatively few stops, the ability to coast freely will have a greater benefit in terms of range. For your own application, you have to assess for yourself how much braking you do, and whether being able to recover 1/4 of that braking energy will help more than being able to coast out.
Generally speaking, more hills or more speed will increase the potential of regen braking.
There are mechanical ramifications of regen that might serve to break a tie. Regen means more potential to loosen axle nuts, spin axles, and otherwise break stuff.